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Unable to pay GST? Take action NOW

The 28th of this month is the GST Due Date for the GST Period 1st June 2015 to the 31st July 2015. If you are unable to pay the GST due then please note that:

An initial 1% late payment penalty will be charged on the day after the due date.

A further 4% penalty will be charged if there is still an amount of unpaid tax (including penalties) at the end of the 7th day from the due date.

Every month the amount owing remains unpaid, a further 1% incremental penalty will be added.

As well as the penalties above you will be charged interest on tax that remains unpaid until it is eventually paid.

There has been talk recently on how the penalties mount up increasing the debt far beyond the original GST amount owing.

Believe me when I say that through experience in dealing with clients, who have come to me as a result of not addressing their unpaid GST, I have seen the financial hardship they have endured due to IRD Late Payment Penalties. I have also seen the health issues e.g. emotional, stress related and depression etc. not to mention the effect it has on the person’s relationships.

I personally am at the point now that I am reluctant to take on a case where a person has ignored the advice above because if you can’t pay the IR what’s due how can you pay me to address your situation which can take a considerable length of time.

If you want to discuss this further or you have any questions please contact us.

Disclaimer: This publication has been carefully prepared, but it has been written in general terms only. The publication should not be relied upon to provide specific information without also obtaining appropriate professional advice after detailed examination of your particular situation.